Quicksand

The alternative metal band Quicksand emerged from the New York City hardcore scene of the late '80s; before coming together in 1990, singer/guitarist Walter Schreifels, guitarist Tom Capone, bassist Sergio Vega, and drummer Alan Cage all honed their chops in a series of local acts, including Youth of Today, the Gorilla Biscuits, and Bold and Beyond. A self-titled EP soon followed, and in 1992, Quicksand issued their Polygram debut, Slip, earning airplay with the single "Dine Alone." After touring in support of their sophomore effort, 1995's Manic Compression, the group disbanded, only to attempt an unfruitful reunion two years later before going their separate ways once more. Quicksand's former members have since cropped up in other outfits (Capone in Handsome, Schreifels in Rival Schools, etc.), and although they never broke out of cult status over the course of their two-album-long career, Quicksand's influence can still be felt, especially on such bands as Grade, Absolve, Thursday, and At the Drive-In, among others. ~ Jason Ankeny & Greg Prato, Rovi

One of my favorite timeless band that the style and lyrics (along w a few othe bands) have helped me rise thru some of the hardest times agaist the wall and just for that I'm very thankful.. beside, I grew up w Tom Capone and still keep in touch to this day.. if your not familiar, check out Handsome, and Instruction... not quite timeless as quicksand but you'll here Toms rippin style in there.. seems to follow him anywhere he rolls....Also check out Beyond late 80s

i didnt really care much for handsome and i love quicksand. check out the band called IGNITE. some of their older stuff has quicksand like guitar riffs. a place called home.

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rsfleming9

Quicksand is the best. Handsome is second. Rival Schools is third. Everything Walter did after RS is elevator music. I wish Quicksand would reunite, officially (sans rumors), and just put out more kickass albums.